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Why Are There So Many Marbles On The Beach?
People often ask why are there so many marbles on the beach? this article, we will give a thorough explanation.
What is Pirate Glass?
Something that many people wonder about is what is pirate glass? There are so many different types and colours of sea glass that it can be difficult to keep up with them all.
Beachcombing On The Thames
The River Thames is a river that flows through southern England, including London.
Frozen Charlotte
Frozen Charlotte is a white porcelain doll created in the 18th century in Germany.
Can Metal Detectors Detect Glass Bottles?
If you are a bottle and dump digging enthusiast, then you might have some burning questions with answers that can make your experience that much easier.
What is bottle digging?
Bottle digging is a more obscure hobby that discovery enthusiasts love to take part in.
How to Find Old Victorian Dump Sites
If you have just joined the dump digging community, you might be wondering where is the best place to find hidden treasures.
What are the 4 Different Types of Castles?
Throughout history, hundreds of castles have been built, and they can be seen today as a visual reminder of the past. There are four main types of castles that were built at varying times, and they are easily identifiable by their distinguishing features.
Castles Built by the Welsh
Due to the many times that Wales has been invaded throughout history, there are many castles there that have been built by outsiders.
Welsh Castle Facts
Wales is a beautiful place that is home to many amazing castles that can teach you about the history of the country.
What are 5 Features of Norman Castles?
Throughout history, there have been many different types of castles that had been built for a variety of reasons. Whether this is to provide living quarters or a safe space away from invaders.
Pasteur-Chamberland Filter Co Ltd
I found this fragment at a local river dump; after doing a little research, I found out it is from a type of water filter that was invented in 1884 by Charles Chamberland of The British Pasteur-Chamberland Filter Co Ltd.
Metal Detecting Tips
Metal detecting has been around for many years, but it has become more prevalent in recent years. People just love digging up the past!
Best Metal Detectors
Starting a new hobby can be expensive, especially if you want to start something like metal detecting as you will need to purchase specialist equipment to be able to take part.
Conwy Castle
Conwy Castle is a spectacular example of a medieval fortress; it is located in Conwy in North Wales, overlooking the Conwy river.
Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle which is a royal residence is located in Berkshire in England. The castle occupies a total of 13 acres.
Caerphilly Castle
Caerphilly castle is an impressive partially ruined castle, and it is located in the heart of Caerphilly in south wales.
Fossil Hunting on Jurassic Coast
The burning question that all fossil hunters seek the answer to is where is the best place to go fossil hunting?
Fossil Hunting Guide
Fossil hunting is an exciting activity that people can take part in, and it primarily involves searching locations like beaches for fossils.
Fossil Hunting for Beginners
Many beaches in the UK are filled with fossils that are waiting to be discovered. Whether you are already an avid beachcomber or simply have an interest in the discovery of fossils, you can take part in fossil hunting.
What is seaglass worth?
The value of seaglass can differ from one person to the next, what one person sees as valuable another won’t. As the saying goes “something is only worth what someone else is willing to pay”
Beachcombing Tips
Beachcombing is my absolute favourite pastime, and it’s something that can be done in all weathers. The best time of the year to go beachcombing is actually during the winter months
What is Uranium Glass?
Many beachcombers come across unusual finds at the beach without even knowing it. Seaglass is an amazing find in itself, but finding a piece of glass that glows under UV light is something extraordinary.
Best Metal Detectors for Beachcombing
Using a metal detector whilst beachcombing can be really helpful in finding cool and unique items that you might not necessarily find with the naked...
What is Seaglass?
Beachcombing is becoming even more popular as time progresses. People love to walk across beaches for hours on end, collecting all the treasures that lie there waiting to be noticed.
Best Beachcombing Beaches
Beachcombing is a popular hobby that includes roaming the beaches in search of different beach treasures. Beachcombers collect a variety of different materials.
Beachcombing UK Law
Beachcombing is a fun and enjoyable activity that many people like to take part in. Whether you’re beachcombing or simply thinking of taking a souvenir from the beach, there are certain laws and rules that must be followed.
Beachcombing Tools
Beachcombing can easily be an all day adventure and there are lots of different tools and equipment that you can take with you to make sure that you are fully equipped for any situation that may arise.
Saint Govan’s chapel
So the 5-mile lock-down had just been released, and we were itching to get back to the beach. Having not been to the beach since March, we were...
Top Eight Beaches for Fossil Hunting
We absolutely love fossil hunting. It’s great fun, although I must admit most of the time we don’t have a clue what we are actually looking for.
What do you need for beachcombing?
Many people don’t even know what beachcombing is, let alone what they need to do it. I was one of those people until a few months ago, but the more...
Can you Make Money Beachcombing?
Yes, you absolutely can make money from beachcombing. When I first started beachcombing, it was not my intention to make money from it, in fact, I...
What is Bonfire Seaglass?
Bonfire glass, or what is sometimes called campfire glass, is glass that has been heated so hot that it melts and loses its original shape, forming...
Black Seaglass
Black seaglass Black seaglass (or as we beachcombers like to call it pirate glass) is glass that looks black to the naked eye, but once a bright...
Beachcombing in Lyme Regis
Lyme Regis in Dorset is one of my favourite beaches to beachcomb, mostly because of the things that you can find there. We don’t get to visit this...
Beachcombing in Sully
Although we live in the city (in the centre of Cardiff) we are lucky to be within half an hour drive of the nearest beach. One of my favourite...
Why is seaglass at seaham?
People often ask, why is there seaglass at Seaham? The answer to this is simple: it is due to the old glasswork factories that were based in Seaham.
Beachcombing
Beachcombing is when you visit a beach with the intention of looking for items of interest to you, this could be seaglass, pottery, marbles, bottle stoppers and even trash.
